UIL Speech Judges
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Janet Shelton
Current high school:
Forsan
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached: 17
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
Bronte High School
Graduated high school: 1992
Participated in high school: No
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I have over 17 years of coaching experience in all areas of speech and debate. I have judged all levels of speakers from JH to State qualifiers in CX, LD, Prose/Poetry, and extempt.
I believe that participating in speech events prepares students for a plethora of opportunities in the future.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Stock Issues
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I am a Stock Issues judge but will vote for alternative frameworks with good reasonings and evidence to support them. I want to see well-developed arguments and clash. If the Neg. fails to provide clash, I will default AFF. If running K's or CP's they must be well presented and clear. Moderate speed is acceptable but maintain professionalism. I do not like spreading.
LD
Approach: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Philosophy:
I am a traditional judge who feels that values, criterion, and contention must be linked. Present your case persuasively. Moderate speed is acceptable but maintain professionalism.
Contact Information
email: jshelton@forsan.esc18.net
cell: 325 2773318
office: 325 4322223
Availability Information
Meet types:
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
8
I will travel to: 1 7 8
